Tim Picton’s alleged ‘coward punch’ killer to fight manslaughter charge at trial
Brodie Dewar, a 20-year-old man, is set to contest a manslaughter charge related to the death of Tim Picton, a former Labor strategist. The incident occurred outside a nightclub in Perth on December 27, where Dewar allegedly delivered a fatal punch. Picton succumbed to his injuries days later, leading to the upgrade of charges against Dewar.
- ▪Brodie Dewar was arrested after Tim Picton was hospitalized following an alleged assault.
- ▪The charge against Dewar was upgraded from grievous bodily harm to manslaughter after Picton's death.
- ▪Dewar claims he was defending his cousin from unwanted advances during the incident.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/tim-picton-s-alleged-coward-punch-killer-to-fight-manslaughter-charge-at-trial-20260429-p5zs22.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:23:30 +1000 |
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